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The Renaissance Of Worcester’S Canal District: A Post Industrial Revitalization, Vincent Pacifico
The Renaissance Of Worcester’S Canal District: A Post Industrial Revitalization, Vincent Pacifico
Architecture Theses
If we carefully analyze what exists currently in our industrial neighborhoods, we see that they all have very close proximity to our existing transportation systems. What used to be utilized for shipping raw materials and manufactured goods can be now used for commuting to and from other cities on a public transportation system. Many of these 19th and 20th century buildings in these neighborhoods are perfect spaces which we can start to use for modern day working, living and commercial space. By looking at ways in which we can reuse and incorporate these older buildings into a 21st century development, …
Cohousing And The Greater Community: Re-Establishing Identity In Taunton’S Weir Village, Andrew Kremzier
Cohousing And The Greater Community: Re-Establishing Identity In Taunton’S Weir Village, Andrew Kremzier
Architecture Theses
This proposal seeks to bring new life to the former industrial district of the post-industrial city. Existing in a society based on services and technologies, these villages must either adapt to meet the needs of business or serve another purpose within the community. The project for the Weir Village falls into the latter category, as its aim will be to create a cohousing community within Taunton. The new development will strengthen the character of the village and be able to affect the community beyond the site’s physical boundaries. It will create affordable alternatives to housing for those who do not …
New Urban Living: High-Rise Vertical Farming In A Mixed Use Building, Boston, Ma, Zachary Silvia
New Urban Living: High-Rise Vertical Farming In A Mixed Use Building, Boston, Ma, Zachary Silvia
Architecture Theses
The focus of the project is the combination of vertical farming and living in a structure that provides for itself and the surrounding community. Essentially, the result is communal living through vertical farming. To raise awareness and invite surrounding neighbors and workers into the process, the first four floors are dedicated to social interaction and a display of the systems at use. Along the path from a public market, to a café, and finally to a gathering space, visitors walk along a ramp/display of the aquaponic system.
Homeless Rehabilitation Center At Lasalette Shrine In Attleboro, Ma, Reid Evan Ennis
Homeless Rehabilitation Center At Lasalette Shrine In Attleboro, Ma, Reid Evan Ennis
Architecture Theses
Architecture has the power to help alleviate problems in society. However, it is not enough to simply design and build a structure and assume the problem will be solved. The people who use the building must be committed to solving the problem and must actively use the building to the full potential it was designed for. Homelessness is, without a doubt, one of the most important and obstinate social issues of our time. There are many continuing attempts to end homelessness which have been met with varying degrees of success. I feel it is critical to promote dignity and self-worth …
Accessible Architecture: Creating Possibilities For Adults With Cerebral Palsy, Caitlin M. Mayo
Accessible Architecture: Creating Possibilities For Adults With Cerebral Palsy, Caitlin M. Mayo
Architecture Theses
This project is an assisted residence and day facility for adult with cerebral palsy. It includes facilities for education, recreation, dining, community activities, administration and housing. The design was created with wheelchair bound in mind.
Urban [Boxscape], Brad W. Bolte
Urban [Boxscape], Brad W. Bolte
Architecture Theses
Urban [BOXSCAPE] is a method of developing upon the existing Big Box Landscape in order to synthesize commercial, environmental, and social components of civic life into an integrated solution. This urban concept is demonstrated through a design vision for a Big Box Center in Seekonk, Massachusetts. However, the guidelines and options used in this exercise are meant to exceed this site’s immediate relevance and provide a model approach for similar sites across the nation.
Learning Through Nature: Mount Holyoke Environmental Research And Education Center, Sari M. Lipnick
Learning Through Nature: Mount Holyoke Environmental Research And Education Center, Sari M. Lipnick
Architecture Theses
I plan on doing this by creating an area located along a river or body of water that people will be able to interact and learn from its ecosystem and wildlife. I would like this to be a space that allows for the public to come and learn either indoors or outdoors with a variety of tools. By creating two defined areas functioning as elementary learning and university learning it would allow the variety of participants to come into the space and even interact with each other. One goal of mine would be to explore this interaction and control it, …